Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great asset to our home especially when having over 8 devices in home including work from home equipment 10/10

Very powerful router, nice touch with the front analog screen, yet steady and very reliable wi fi.

I bought two of these things with the hope of using wired backhaul for mesh networking. It doesn't support wired backhaul, but that's the least of its problems: Somehow, this router corrupts data over wifi in transit. Not corrupting TCP packets and forcing retransmits, but actually corrupting the data within the packets. In my experience, it will intermittent replace bytes in the datastream with null characters. For example, if I mount an NFS or SMB share on a Macbook Pro, a laptop with an Intel chipset, or my desktop's "Killer AX1690i" adapter, and do an infinite loop calculating the sha1 hash of a file, it'll frequently get a different hash due to these modifications. It's insane that this is even possible, but there you go. It also results in behaviors like SSL/TLS failures due to corruption and being unable to decrypt the resulting data.

Has to be the worst router in the family of routers EVER!!! It would simply drop connections even when making setting adjustments. It wouldn't stream consistently. Just the simplest sites or apps, it would chug on a 5gb fiber network. I will NEVER EVER buy another TP-Link product ever again. TRASH!!!!!!!!

Starting with ease of purchase and pickup from Best Buy to easy set up once home.

Just right now I needed a different router but this is an fantastic router

I am reluctantly going to give this 5 stars becuase this router does everything it says it will and the performance is excellent. My reticence with 5 stars is due to the price/value proposition. $600 MSRP seems a bit outlandish for a device like this so I considered only giving four stars, but I did not think that would be fair for an excellent device. This is cutting edge WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) technology so a premium is being charged at present for us early adopters. But once the price comes down a bit or the unit goes on sale, I will rescind my reluctance to go 5 stars. Details: - Unbocking this unit was a real treat. I usually don't really care much about packaging (as long it protects whatever it is I am buying and looks halfway decent), but I must admit that this came in one heckuva nice package. I guess premium prices deserves a premium package) - Performance was excellent. I do not have a WiFi7 device yet, but it worked great on my WiFi 6e (802.11ax) laptop as well as my older WiFi 5/4 devices - many operationg on the 2.4 GHz bands. My Smart Home lights, cameras, bulbs, doorbell, plugs work great. I have a older Roku device in a guest bedroom far away from the centrally located router in myt ~3000 square foot typical colonial home that has some trouble and I may get an EasyMesh device for that. I am looking forward to trying that out as opposed to a clunky solution where I had repurposed an older router as an access point. So that is a positive. - Speaking of older devices, I like the fact that this unit can combine the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks under one SSID for seamless operations. - This may be somewhat standard now, but I also like the way you can set up to have this router automatically reboot periodically to "cleanse" it. - This unit is really large. It also states it should be placed in the vertical position. I didn't like that since now the top of my router is visible to the naked high place high on an entertainment center. But I can live with it. - Because I do not care to view the router, I did not play around with the LED lights on the front of the router. Quite frankly, they seemed frivolous and I would have omitted them to save $, but some people may get a kick of it. - I also did not use the "Tether App". All my setup is done via the web based interface. I simply prefer using a full size keyboard and mouse when setting up devices and I do not plan to sit on my couch with my phone or tablet to configure or troubleshoot the router. But the web interface is fine. - Oh BTW - set up was very simple. I guess I take that for granted but I was up and running with this very quickly. So all in all, this is a great device for early adopters. You may need a mesh device if your house is much bigger than 3000 square feet, and I probably will get an Easy Mesh device. But this is an excellent product which I am happy to have.

Worked fine for a while, but now has issues maintaining advertised speeds. I get 5Gbps service from Metronet, and while speeds were fine in the beginning, the router is beginning to fail only 6 months after purchase. I've ruled out all other parts of the network as the cause for my slow speeds. The fiber company has reburied lines, swapped modems, I've tried different ethernet cables and devices, etc. so the router is the culprit. Currently working with TP Link support to see what my options are. Buyer beware.

As a TP-Link user since they have been selling in the US, the BE800 is not quite ready for prime time. I knew there would be some problems, but not this many. My TP-Link AX6600 & AXE7800 provide a much more constant and superior speed from a 1 gig fiber connection than the BE800. The AX6600 & AXE7800 always provide a constant wired and wireless speed of about 1.1 - 1.2. The BE800 would not do this. Also, when our Moto Edge 2022's were connected to the BE800 they locked up and battery drain went from lasting 3 days on a charge to less than a day. I liked the looks of the BE800 & build quality was very good. May try the BE900 when it becomes available.

TP Link seems to be the wireless router brand that is first to get the newest technologies out on the market. This is one of the first available Wi-Fi 7 standard routers I’ve seen available and so far I’m impressed! My incoming connection is fiber and I have a 1 gig plan. I also have a connected PC that is used as a windows based NAS which is connected via ethernet. I have both Wi-Fi 6 and 6E devices. The 6E devices are the only ones capable of connecting to the 6ghz band, but note that the Wi-Fi 6 devices get very similar link speeds to the router. 2.4Gbps seems to be the common max speed which is over double the ethernet speed on a wired connection. I did a transfer test from my PC to my NAS and consistently held transfer rates around 93-98 Gbps which is the throughput max of 1gbps ethernet on my NAS but all over Wi-Fi from my desktop. Connecting the router to the network was very easy. You download the tether app and follow the instructions for connecting your router. The process is fairly simple and you get very clear onscreen instructions. The power adapter isn’t too large but the plug for the outlet is of the “brick” layout which covers up other outlets in a power strip which I despise. Outside of that peeve, the router is a bit large. I don’t mind it but compared to more petite mesh type routers, this may be a bit large for you. I’d say given the antennae are internal, this is likely the reason for the size. I recommend creating a TP Link account. This will give you remote access to the router and its features when you’re not on the network. The app is intuitive and easy to navigate. More basic users will find what they would need or use on the home page such as client list, parental settings, network status. There is also security options and you can upgrade to HomeShield Pro to get additional protections such as IoT (internet of things, connected home smart devices), web and intrusion protection. These types of things may be of interest if you have younger people in your home who could be prone to clicking malicious links or routinely connect to public networks. There’s also parental settings where you can setup users and control their access. As for more advance users you get a suite of router capabilities some of which I could only find by logging in through a web interface. If you need features such as port forwarding, VLAN, static routing, or even setting up a mesh network using EasyMesh or OneMesh devices. The menu responds quickly and is easy to navigate. In keeping with the theme of features, you’ll also see a 10gbps ethernet and SFP combo port on the back. With increasing home internet speeds, home networks and small business networks are becoming capable of supporting faster speeds. You’ll need service that can provide those speeds but it’s also good to know that you have the capacity to do so. There is also a 10Gbps LAN port and all of the additional RJ45 ports are 2.5Gbps, which are appearing more often on newer devices. All things said I think this is a great device. It’s super-fast and loaded with features. My Wi-Fi 6 and 6e devices work great and I’m excited to see adoption in the future as Wi-Fi 7 devices take full advantage of this router.

after 11 months my wifi started acting funny it randomly disconnects my devices and ive had issues with it also not getting anything higher than 40 mbits on wireless. i hope i either get to exchange it for something else. i like a few things about it but its not as great as i thought it would be.

Absolute garbage router. Continuously drops all connected devices. Won’t exceed 15mbps upload speed. Zero support from the manufacturer and a horrible app that really doesn’t offer anyway to configure the router.

Excited like a school kid on Christmas opening my freshly delivered router. Only to find the power button won’t even stay in. Thinking it might’ve been sensing the plug or problem with power. I tried several to no avail. So broken $600 router right out of the box.

Well, for starters, this was a rather satisfying unboxing experience for a router. It seemed a little unnecessary, but I guess premium products get premium unboxing experiences. That being said, the router is bigger than expected. This is probably the biggest router I've had. But, it's actually not an unsightly thing. I like the modern, but not over-the-top look. But, to top it all off (or rather, compliment it), is the front LEDs. Out of the box the display shows various status icons to assist with setup. The large display and clear iconography I actually found much better than trying to decipher the color or number of blinks of a tiny LED. After setup, it cycles through a default set of icons. It spends about 1 second on each icon/emoji. To manage the front display though, you are required to install and use the app for the router, which is unhelpfully called "Tether". I don't know why the app is called that, it's just to manage TP link devices. Not "tether" to anything. The app works well though. Only annoying thing is that it badgers you incessantly to link it to a TP Link account. Everything works fine without an account, but they really want you to link one. The screen display management part lets you choose from a number of pre-made "emoji's" in the app, and you can also opt to add the date, time, and weather to the rotation. You can change the order of the displayed images, and how long it spends on an individual slide (it's a global setting, can't change it per slide). You can also add custom text, create custom animations, or create custom static icon. So plenty of room for customization. Most people who saw the router, didn't even realize it was a router and were amused by the emoji's displayed. So, this doesn't need to be something that needs to (or should be) be hidden away in a closet. Speeds are great, range is great, covers my 1800sqft house no problem, and the surrounding yard. Also includes all the functions you'd expect, including VPN client and server, QoS, Guest Network, and even the ability to create a separate network for your IoT, which is a good security practice since such devices may not get updated with security updates and can be a problem on your network. You can also isolate individual devices. So I really like the security options available. You can also see and manage all connected clients, and see the current real-time upload/download speeds over the internet (not max speed, just current speed based on what is using the internet at that moment). Very handy feature for debugging network issues or determining if something is using bandwidth when it shouldn't. The only thing that's SUPER annoying, and I think this is just a TP Link thing, is the default network address is 192.168.0.1, while 99% of other home routers use 192.168.1.1 network. The problem this creates is when you install this router, all the devices will try to reconnect with their old IP address by default, which won't work anymore. So even though they successfully connect to the wifi, they may fail to communicate on the network until they're restarted. Very frustrating. If you were switching to another router using the same 192.168.1.1 network, everything would be find reusing their old IP. It wasn't until after I got everything reconnected, that I found the setting to change the router default to 192.168.1.1. Oh well. Keep that in mind if you're having trouble with your devices after setup.

This was fine while it worked. Unfortunately it didnt last three days. They should focus on quality and less on glitz. The light show on the front is useless.

Product Stopped Working Within 48 Hours. Kept Dropping LAN & WiFi Connections. Returned the Product.

I recently upgraded my home network, and the TP-Link Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router has blown me away. This router is a true WiFi powerhouse that has transformed my internet experience. From lightning-fast speeds to excellent coverage, this router has exceeded all my expectations. Let's start with the performance. With WiFi 7 technology and tri-band capabilities, this router delivers incredible speeds that keep up with all my devices' demands. Whether it's streaming 4K videos, online gaming, or downloading large files, the Archer BE800 handles it all with ease. The blazing-fast speeds ensure smooth, uninterrupted connections, even during peak usage times. The coverage has been very good in my ranch home. I have WiFi from my den, where this router is located, to my living room. The design of the Archer BE800 is sleek and modern, with its black color blending seamlessly into my home decor. The router feels well-built and sturdy, and the LED indicators on the front provide clear status updates without being overly distracting. It's a router that you won't mind showcasing in your living room. In terms of connectivity options, the Archer BE800 offers an array of ports, including (2) 10G Ethernet ports and (4) 2.5G Ethernet ports. These ports allow for seamless wired connections and the ability to share files and media across devices on the network. Technology is changing so fast these days. WiFi 6E still hasn’t been fully implemented in most companies and public spaces, and we are already at the dawn of WiFi 7. This router is future-proofed with WiFi 7 technology, ensuring it can handle the increasing demands of modern homes for years to come. In conclusion, the TP-Link Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router is a true gem. It delivers unparalleled speed, coverage, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for power users, gamers, and large households. If you're looking for a top-of-the-line router that will elevate your internet experience, this Archer is undoubtedly the one to consider.

Ok so I’ve never had anything besides whatever Wi-Fi router I rented from Xfinity so I don’t have another experience with any other kind of routers until this one but once I got it I was very excited. It had the newest technology out and it just looks plain cool. First impressions when I opened it was I was gonna hate it because it looked like it was bulky and gonna be really really heavy but I was way off on that. It was actually light and the way I positioned it on my tower was barely any difference then where I had my Xfinity tower which is smaller but still took up almost the same amount of actual width so no big deal there. Plugged it in and started my set up process. Set up was standard and fairly easy. Connected with Ethernet cord had my ps5, Xbox series x, and Apple TV. Now after set up I hooked up a couple iPhones, my MacBook Air, a couple iPads and my sons notebook for school. And man oh man was I having problems out the gate. Low to no signal for Wi-Fi depending on what room you were in or signal full strength to zero out of nowhere. I was not happy at all I couldn’t believe how bad this thing was. In the morning I was switching back to my old router. When I woke il I had a push for an update which for some reason wasn’t new that morning but didn’t prompt me to update when I first set it up for some reason. So I did and man oh man is this thing a beast now. Thing is blazing fast with multiple things streaming 4k and games all at the same time. Wi-Fi 7 isn’t a thing yet but it will be and when it does makes this thing future proof by a long shot. Just make sure you update out the box and you got yourself a winner.

The TP-Link Archer BE800 BE19000 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router that delivers high-speed internet connection with a breath-taking range of functionalities. Tailored for the needs of a highly digital and connected era, the Archer BE800 is the embodiment of technological brilliance. This router emerges as the perfect companion for HD video streaming on Apple TV, Firesticks, Smart TV’s and the like and provides unbeatable performance for multiple devices even with heavy online gaming usage. Starting with its Wi-Fi speeds, the router operates on three bands: 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz, with speeds of 11520 Mbps, 5760 Mbps, and 1376 Mbps respectively, thanks to the 802.11be standard. This tri-band technology allows devices to be allocated to different bands, optimizing performance. The speed capabilities are outstanding, even for a router of this caliber. For those with a need for 8K streaming, VR/AR, high-speed downloads, and intensive online gaming, the Archer BE800 is a dream come true. Coupled with this, the router is designed to cover up to 4-bedroom houses effectively, thanks to eight optimally positioned antennas that form a signal-boosting array. The device uses Beamforming technology, which concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand the Wi-Fi range. This router also boasts of a high-power FEM (Front-End Module) that enhances transmission power to bolster signal coverage, promising a strong and reliable connection irrespective of where you are in your house. A crazy good feature of the Archer BE800 is its capacity to support up to 100 devices simultaneously without compromising on speed or stability, thanks to the 4x4 MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output) and OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) technologies. Additionally, it employs DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) to access an extra band and reduce congestion. The Archer BE800 does not just stop at high-speed internet; it offers a suite of advanced functionalities like Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, and compatibility with EasyMesh, Alexa, and Google Assistant. The MLO increases throughput, reduces latency, and improves reliability, while the 320 MHz channel effectively doubles the speed. The 4K-QAM technology allows for 20% more data packing than Wi-Fi 6, thus further amplifying the router's speed. The router's compatibility with EasyMesh ensures that there are no dead zones in your house. If you do encounter a coverage problem, all you need to do is add another EasyMesh router or range extender to further enhance your multi-gigabit mesh Wi-Fi. I added two other Easy Mesh access points and now I even have robust Wi-Fi coverage outside on my deck, in my driveway and the yard. Also, the Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility adds a layer of smart home functionality to your internet experience, while the IoT Network feature opens up a world of possibilities. The Archer BE800 comes with advanced HomeShield Parental Controls, allowing users to set custom profiles, utilize a professional content filter library, schedule off-time, bedtime, and even reward children with additional online time. This thoughtful addition underscores TP-Link's commitment to not only offer a high-performance product but also to consider the safety and well-being of its users. If you need a state of the art, latest and greatest Wi-Fi system for your home, don’t hesitate to grab one.

For me, the TP-Link - Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router is a mixed bag. On the one hand, it has a great assortment of features and connections that you would expect with a higher-priced router: New design, LED screen, Tri-Band WiFi 7, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Dual 10G ports, 1× 10 Gbps Ethernet/Fiber Combo WAN/LAN port + 1× 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port + 4× 2.5 Gbps ports +1× USB ports, EasyMesh-Compatible, TP-Link HomeShield. There are genuine benefits to each of these features and, together, they reflect the impressive state of modern routers today. Granted, an LED screen with emojis (and base info) is definitely a matter of individual taste. For me it feels like something added for the sake of marketing more than practical use - others may find the displayed information useful. I have been setting up and using routers for many years. As a result, I've seen routers go through significant seasons of feature upgrades. Adding multiple bands, using powerful processors, developing smartphone apps, and the continually improving ability to prioritize devices according to activity are the kinds of things that have kept me impressed - and happy. Including the latest standards, even before they're official adopted, has usually proven to be a good move, though it often means you won't see the benefits until your devices are also upgraded. Unfortunately, like many others, I had a lot of trouble setting this unit up due to the fact that it needed a firmware update. I suppose I should have paid more attention to that up front, but my previous experience with firmware upgrades on brand new products has been a matter of minor issues and not something that is essential to an easy set up. After the upgrade I was able to get it working and have had a chance to interact with most of the features, but it did leave a bad impression. Setting that aside, I found the set up to be middle-of-the-road. I've had other units that were much easier to set up and work with - and also some which were more difficult and frustrating. A mixed bag. Perhaps I'm spoiled, but I've come away with a kind of 'meh' feeling towards this product. There is some degradation of wifi speed and signal depending on what part of our house I'm in, but that's normal in my experience. Some measurements were much slower, and others not as much. The main reason I did not give it a higher rating is this: As new features become more common-place, the prices of routers tend to decrease as they are widely adopted. New routers with new features that provide significant improvements (ones that you easily notice) are worth once-again paying the higher prices. I did not find the 'new' features of the TP-Link - Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router to be worth the price. Once you update the firmware it is a good, solid product. Just wait for it to go on sale.